MOCK TAPIOCA PUDDING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, beat egg white until soft peaks form.
• Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form.
• Cover and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, mix together milk, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and egg yolk.
• Heat to a rapid boil, while stirring constantly.
• Slowly sprinkle in cereal, while continuing to stir briskly.
• Return to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer beaten egg whites to a medium size mixing bowl.
• Slowly pour hot mixture over egg whites, while stirring with a whisk.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Spoon pudding into 4 dessert dishes.
• Chill until serving time.
• Garnish with whipped topping and cherries if desired.